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Tipfuxeni Primary School

Public primary school · Tshwane, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (3 circuit)

Tipfuxeni Primary School is a public primary school based in Tshwane, Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,159 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tipfuxeni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tshwane, Pretoria, Tipfuxeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,159
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tipfuxeni Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Tipfuxeni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Tipfuxeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Tipfuxeni Primary School's 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Tipfuxeni Primary School's 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Tipfuxeni Primary School's 1,159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tipfuxeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Primary School, 2,012 compared with 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Tipfuxeni Primary School's 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Tipfuxeni Primary School's 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tipfuxeni Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,159, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Tipfuxeni Primary School's 1,159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tipfuxeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tipfuxeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tipfuxeni Primary School for 2027

Tipfuxeni Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1960, Soshanguve, Tshwane, Tshwane, Pretoria
Postal
X100 Soshanguve Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
012 023 2671
EMIS number
700241398

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tipfuxeni Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Tipfuxeni Primary School directly, on 012 023 2671, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tipfuxeni Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Tipfuxeni Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tipfuxeni Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Tipfuxeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Tipfuxeni Primary School?
Tipfuxeni Primary School reported 1,159 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Tipfuxeni Primary School?
Yes, Tipfuxeni Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Tipfuxeni Primary School a public or private school?
Tipfuxeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tipfuxeni Primary School?
You can call 012 023 2671. It is located at 1960, Soshanguve, Tshwane, Tshwane, Pretoria.
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